Agile Coach​/Lead Scrum Master

Overview

Lead Scrum Master position (Agile Coach) in New Malden, hybrid. UK citizenship required, relocation assistance available, travel up to 10%.

Salary £60,000-£78,000 DOE. Security clearance SC (or eligible) required.

• Act as servant‑leader and facilitator to support teams in their day‑to‑day lean‑agile practices.
• Support multiple teams in an advisory, coaching and assurance capacity.
• Facilitate team‑of‑teams events such as Planning Intervals, Continuous Improvement Workshops and roadmap development.
• Identify and address impediments, taking action to remove them where appropriate.
• Track metrics and data to support data‑driven decision making.
• Coach and mentor teams or individuals to improve performance and achieve goals.
• Support the organisation with change initiatives and continuous improvement, focusing on lean‑agile principles.
• Develop and grow a team of Scrum Masters / Team Coaches.

• Practical experience of servant‑leadership in agile teams.
• Thorough knowledge of lean‑agile principles, practices and methods.
• Excellent organisational and facilitation skills.
• Adept with Jira or similar tools, including data analysis.
• Advanced Scrum Master certification (e.g. PSM II / III, SASM).
• Experience of Agile Coaching or certifications such as ICP‑ATF, ICP‑ACC, ICE‑AC.
• Experience and/or certification in an agile‑at‑scale framework (e.g. SAFe, LeSS, Nexus).
• UK Government security clearance SC (or the ability to obtain it).

Flexible and hybrid working options, optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.